36 English Words You’ve Pronouncing Wrong All This While

Pronounced fuh-SAHD, not “fay-kade.”

Correct pronunciation is hy-PER-buh-lee, not “hyper-bowl.”

Often misread as “epitome” (rhyming with dome), but it’s eh-PIT-uh-mee.

Commonly mispronounced as “recipie,” but it’s pronounced RES-uh-pee.

Correctly pronounced KAY-oss, not “chows.”

Pronounced yo-SEM-it-ee, not “yo-se-might.”

Pronounced “kleek,” not “click-ee.”

Often debated, but commonly pronounced KOO-pon rather than “kyoo-pon.”

Pronounced either DAY-tuh or DAH-tuh; many are unsure which is standard.

Pronounced either root or rout, depending on regional usage.

Often confused with “suit,” but correctly pronounced sweet.